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Chemical reaction
A process in which one or more substances react to form new substances(s) with new

chemical identity and property.

Chemical Equation

A chemical equation is the symbolic representation of a chemical reaction. Symbols

and formulae of the reactants and products are used for the same.

In words- Hydrogen + Oxygen ----> Water; called Word Equation.

Balanced Chemical Equation:

A chemical equation in which the number of atoms of each element on reactant side

is equal to that of product side. Balancing of chemical equation is done to follow the

law of conservation of mass('mass can neither be created nor be destroyed during a

chemical reaction').

The method used for balancing chemical equations is called hit and trial method(i.e.

Jugaad) as we make trials to balance the equation by using the smallest whole

number coefficient.

Lallu Problem (L.P.) : Balance: Fe + H2O ⟶ Fe3O4 + H2

Step 1: Check the number of atoms of each element on the reactants and products side
of the equation :

Step 2: First of all, to balance oxygen atoms we multiply H2O molecules by 4.

Fe + 4(H2O) ⟶ Fe3O4 + H2

Step 3: Once again check the number of atoms of each element on both sides.
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Step 4: Balancing Hydrogen atom by multiplying H2 with 4 ( 4H2 ⟶8 atoms)
Fe + 4(H2O) ⟶ Fe3O4 + 4(H2)
Now,

Step 5: Balancing Fe by multiplying by 3 on LHS

3(Fe) + 4(H2O) ⟶ Fe3O4 + 4(H2)
We can see,

Hence the equation is balanced!

L.P. : Some equations you should practice balancing: (Most likely equations)
1. ZnCO3 ⟶ ZnO + CO2
2. Pb(NO3)2 + KI ⟶ KNO3 + PbI2
3. CO(g) + O2(g) ⟶ CO2(g)
4. FeSO4(s) ⟶ Fe2O3(s)+SO2(g)+SO3(g)
5. Al + H2SO4⟶ AL2(S04)3 + H2
6. Zn + HNO3 ⟶ Zn(NO3)2 + H2O + N2O
1. Already Balanced (LOL!)
2. Pb(NO3)2 + 2KI ⟶ 2KNO3 PbI2
3. 2CO(g) + O2(g) ⟶ 2CO2(g)
4. 2FeSO4(s) ⟶ Fe2O3(s)+SO2(g)+SO3(g)
5. 2Al + 3H2SO4⟶ AL2(S04)3 + 3H2
6. 4Zn + 10HNO3 ⟶ 4Zn(NO3)2 + 5H2O + N2O

Kuch Kaam Ki Baat (K3B) :

PRECIPITATE:- An insoluble substance is called precipitate(ppt)
 NCERT ACTIVITY
(AASAN BHASHA MEI)
Burning of a magnesium ribbon in air and collection of magnesium oxide in a watch-glass

Chalo Ab Ise AASAN BHASHA MEI Samajhte hai :

Take about 2 cm long magnesium ribbon .

Clean it with sand paper.

Hold the magnesium ribbon with a pair of tongs , and start heating its other end.

The Magnesium Ribbon starts burning.

BUT IT'S NOT BURNING ALONE.

It starts burning with a WHITE DAZZLING FLAME .

And now to collect the Magnesium Oxide Powder hold it over a Watch Glass

Q: Why Magnesium ribbon is cleaned before burning in the air ?

Ans: The magnesium ribbon which we use usually has a coating of ‘magnesium oxide’

on its surface which is formed by the slow action of oxygen of air on it. So, before

burning in air, the magnesium ribbon is cleaned by rubbing with a sand paper. This is

done to remove the protective layer of magnesium oxide from the surface of

magnesium ribbon so that it may readily combine with the oxygen of air (on heating).

Q: Why the magnesium ribbon should be burned by keeping it as far as

possible from the eyes?
Ans: The dazzling (very bright) white light given out during the burning of magnesium

ribbon is harmful to the eyes. So, the magnesium ribbon should be burned by keeping

it as far as possible from the eyes.

CHARACTERISTICS OF A CHEMICAL REACTION
Change in (i) Colour eg: Fe + CuSO4 (blue) ⟶ FeSO4 (Blue Green) + Cu
(ii) Temperature eg: CaO + H2O ⟶ Ca(OH)2 + Heat
(iii) State eg: H2(g) + O2(g) ⟶ H2O(l)
Gas ⟶ to⟶ Liquid
Evolution of gas: eg: Zn(s) + H2SO4 (aq) ⟶ ZnSO4(aq)+H2(g)
Formation of precipitate: eg: Pb(NO3)2 (aq) + KI (aq) ⟶ PbI2(s) + KNO3(aq)
(yellow solid ppt)

Endothermic Reactions: Reactions in which energy is absorbed.

⟶ CaO + CO2
ᅀ ᅀ⟶
eg: CaCO3 + Heat

or CaCo3 ⟶ CaO + CO2 ( Heat symbol)

- Photosynthesis is also endothermic reaction.

Exothermic Reactions: Reactions in which heat is released along with the formation

of products eg: CaO + H2O ⟶ Ca(OH)2 + Heat

- Digestion is exothermic reaction, Respiration is exothermic.

Kuch Kaam Ki Baat (K3B) :

- It is not always necessary to mention the physical states and reaction

conditions in a balanced chemical equation. So, we can leave that step until it is

asked in the question.

NCERT ACTIVITY
(AASAN BHASHA MEI)
Formation of Precipitate

Chalo Ab Ise AASAN BHASHA MEI Samajhte hai :

(i) Take some lead nitrate solution in a test-tube (or a

beaker).

(ii) Add potassium iodide solution to it.

(iii) A yellow precipitate of lead iodide is formed at once.

(iv) A change in colour (from colourless to yellow) also

takes place in this chemical reaction.

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Question from SQP 2021 issued by CBSE:

ans- B
 NCERT ACTIVITY
(AASAN BHASHA MEI)
Chemical Reactions that evolve Gases AND RIse In Temperature

Chalo Ab Ise AASAN BHASHA MEI Samajhte hai :

(Take some Zinc Granules in a Conical Flask

Now on Adding the Sulphuric Acid you will See a Magic.

As You will see the bubbles of HYDROGEN GAS forming around the zinc metal

We verified that it is Hydrogen gas because its bubbles burnt with pop sound

when passed through soap solution (As shown below diagram)

Also, if we will touch the flask with our hands we will see that it is too HOT.

So we get to know that along with evolution of gas temperature also rises in

the Chemical Reactions.

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Question from SQP 2021 issued by CBSE:

ans- B
Types of Chemical reaction
1. COMBINATION REACTION:
In a combination reaction, two or more reactants combine to give a single product.

eg:- 1. Quick Lime reacts with water to form slaked lime.

CaO(s) + H2O(l) ⟶ Ca(OH)2 (aq) + Heat (exothermic)

Calcium Oxide Calcium Hydroxide

(quick lime) (slaked lime)

Kuch Kaam Ki Baat (K3B) :

Solution of calcium hydroxide (slaked lime) is used for whitewashing walls. Calcium hydroxide reacts

slowly with CO2 in the air to form a thin layer of calcium carbonate, on the walls which give a shiny

appearance to the walls. Finally, after 2 to 3 days of whitewashing, calcium carbonate is formed

CaOH(aq) + CO2(g) ⟶ CaCO3(s) + H2O(l)

Calcium Hydroxide Calcium Carbonate

eg:- 2. Formation of water from hydrogen gas & oxygen gas:

2H2(g) + O2(g) ⟶ 2H2O(l)

Hydrogen Oxygen Water

eg:- 3.Burning of coal;

C(s) + O2(g) ⟶ CO2(g)

Carbon Oxygen Carbon Dioxide

2. DECOMPOSITION REACTION:
In a decomposition reaction, a single reactant breaks down into two or more simpler

products ( basically opposite of a combination reaction). Decomposition reactions

are of 3 types:

(i) Thermal Decomposition :

These reactions use energy in the form of heat for the decomposition of the

reactant

Examples :

a. Calcium carbonate on heating decomposes to give calcium oxide in and carbon

ᅀ
dioxide:

CaCO3(s) ⟶ CaO(s) + CO2(g)

Calcium Carbonate Calcium Oxide
(limestone) (quick lime)

NOTE:- CALCIUM OXIDE IS USED FOR MANUFACTURING OF CEMENT

b. Ferrous sulphate the green colour crystals FeSO4 • 7H2O on heating loose water

of crystallization and forms dehydrated FeSO4 which on decomposition gives ferric

oxide, sulphur dioxide SO2 and sulphur trioxide SO3. Ferric oxide is a solid while SO2

and SO3 are gases.

2FeSO4 (s) ⟶ Fe2O3(s) + SO2 (g) + SO3 (g)

Ferrous Sulphate Ferric Sulphur Sulphur
Oxide Dioxide Trioxide
(SEE THE ACTIVITY FOR IT ON NEXT PAGE)
Kuch Kaam Ki Baat (K3B) :
The ferrous sulphate crystals which are available in a science laboratory are

actually ferrous sulphate heptahydrate, FeSO4.7H2O. They contain 7 molecules

of water of crystallisation. These crystals are green in colour. When the green

coloured ferrous sulphate heptahydrate crystals (FeSO4.7H2O) are heated, they

first lose 7 molecules of water of crystallisation to form anhydrous ferrous

sulphate (FeSO4) which is white in colour. And then this anhydrous ferrous

sulphate decomposes to give ferric oxide, sulphur dioxide and sulphur trioxide. In

the above equation, we have written ferrous sulphate crystals without water of

crystallisation just to keep the equation simple.

NCERT ACTIVITY
(AASAN BHASHA MEI)
Decomposition reaction of ferrous sulphate.

Chalo Ab Ise AASAN BHASHA MEI Samajhte hai :

Take about 2 grams of Ferrous Sulphate Crystals in a DRY Boiling Tube.

They are originally Green In Colour

Heat the boiling tube over a burner

Now You will again see the magic.

As the green colour first changes to White And then Finally a Brown Solid is

formed(which is ferric oxide)

So the main observation of this activity is that the smell of burning Sulphur

comes out along with the colour change from Green to White and then Brown.

c. On heating lead nitrate, it decomposes to give yellow lead monoxide,

nitrogen dioxide and oxygen gas.

2Pb(NO3)2(s) ⟶ 2PbO(s) + 4NO2(g) + O2

Lead Nirate Lead Oxide Nitrogen
(colourless) (Yellow) dioxide
(Brown fumes)

(SEE ACTIVITY FOR THIS ON NEXT PAGE)

 NCERT ACTIVITY
(AASAN BHASHA MEI)
. Decomposition reaction of lead nitrate.

Chalo Ab Ise AASAN BHASHA MEI Samajhte hai :

Take about 2 grams of lead nitrate powder in a boiling tube. Lead nitrate is a

colourless compound.

Hold the boiling tube in a test-tube holder and heat it over a burner.

Brown fumes of nitrogen dioxide gas are evolved which fill the boiling tube.

If a glowing splinter is held over the mouth of the boiling tube, it catches fire and

starts burning again. This shows that oxygen gas is also evolved during this

reaction.

A yellow solid is left behind in the boiling tube. This is lead monoxide (Please

note that lead monoxide is reddish-brown when hot but yellow when cold).

(ii) Electrolytic Decomposition or Electrolysis:-

These reactions involve the use of electrical energy for the decomposition of the

reactant molecules.

Examples:

a. When an electric current is passed through water, it decomposes to give oxygen

and hydrogen

2H2O(l) ⟶ 2H2(g) + O2(g)

b. When an electric current is passed through molten sodium chloride, it decomposes

to give sodium metal and chlorine gas.

2NaCl(l) ⟶ 2Na(s) + Cl2(g)

(iii)Photo Decomposition or Photosynthesis or Photochemical decomposition:
These reactions involve the use of light energy for the purpose of decompositions.

Examples:

a. When silver chloride is exposed to sunlight, it decomposes to give silver metal and

chloride gas

2AgCl(S) ⟶ 2Ag(S) + Cl2(g)

Silver Chloride Silver Chloride

(white) (Greyish White) (Yellowish green)

b. Similarly, silver bromide gives silver metal and bromine gas in the presence of

sunlight.

⟶ 2Ag(s) + Br2(g)
2AgBr(s)

NOTE:- This reaction of Silver Halides are used in Black and White Photography.
 NCERT ACTIVITY
(AASAN BHASHA MEI)
Decomposition of silver chloride is caused by light

Chalo Ab Ise AASAN BHASHA MEI Samajhte hai :

Take about 2 grams of silver chloride in a china dish. It is white in colour.

Place this china dish in sunlight for some time .

We will find that white silver chloride turns greyish white (due to the formation of

silver metal).

Silver bromide also behaves in the same way as silver chloride with light energy.

3. DISPLACEMENT REACTION:-
The reaction in which a more reactive element displaces a less reactive element from

its compound, it is called displacement reaction.

This reaction is of two types:-

(i) Single displacement reaction:

It is a type of chemical reaction where an element reacts with a compound and

takes the place of another element in that compound is called single

displacement.

EXAMPLES:

a. Zinc bring more reactive than Cu, displaces Cu from CuSO4 solution and forms

new product, zinc sulphate and Cu metal

Zn(s) + CuSO4(aq) . ⟶ ZnSO4(aq) + Cu(s)

Copper Sulphate Zinc Sulphate

Solution (blue) solution

(colourless)

b. Similarly, Iron being more reactive than Cu displaces copper from aqueous

solution of copper sulphate.

Fe(s) + CuSO4(aq) ⟶ FeSO4(aq) + Cu

Copper Sulphate Ferrous sulphate
(blue) (green)
(ACTIVITY FOR THIS IS BELOW)
 NCERT ACTIVITY
(AASAN BHASHA MEI)
Displacement reaction between iron (nail) and copper sulphate solution.

Chalo Ab Ise AASAN BHASHA MEI Samajhte hai :

Take about 10 mL of copper Sulphate solution in a test tube.

Its original colour is Deep Blue

Now take a big iron nail and clean it same like u did with Magnesium Ribbon

using the sand paper.

Now put the iron nail in the solution and then see the magic.

After sometime like half an hour we will see that the iron nail would be covered

with red-brown layer.

And this layer would be of our another metal that is Copper.

So Finally we will see that the original Deep blue colour has faded and the

solution turns to light Green Colour.

(ii) Double displacement reaction:

The reaction in which two different irons or groups of atoms in the reactant

molecules are displaced by each other is called a double displacement reaction.

Also, called precipitation reduction as a precipitate is produced in such reactions

Examples -

a. On adding sodium sulphate to barium chloride a curdy white precipitate of

barium sulphate and a solution of sodium chloride is formed:

Na2SO4 (aq) + BaCl2(aq) ⟶ BaSO4 + 2NaCl(aq)

Sodium Barium Barium Sodium
Sulphate Chloride Sulphate Chloride
(white ppt)

(ACTIVITY FOR THIS ON NEXT PAGE)

b. On adding silver nitrate solution to sodium bromide, a yellow precipitate of silver

bromide and solution of sodium nitrate is formed.

AgNO3(aq) + NaBr (aq) ⟶ AgBr + NaNO3(aq)

Silver Sodium Silver Sodium
Nitrate Bromide Bromide Nitrate
 NCERT ACTIVITY
(AASAN BHASHA MEI)
Double displacement reaction between barium chloride and sodium sulphate.

Chalo Ab Ise AASAN BHASHA MEI Samajhte hai :

Take 3mL of Sodium Sulphate solution in a test tube .

And take 3mL of Barium Chloride but in another test tube .

Add Barium Chloride solution to Sodium Sulphate solution

And the magic we see is now of White colour as a White Precipitate is left over in

the Test Tube.

4. OXIDATION:
A substance (on the reactant side) is said to be oxidised if Oxygen is added

OR

Hydrogen is Removed from it after the reaction and the process is called oxidation

Eg:- 2Cu + O2 ⟶ 2CuO (Here Cu is oxidised due to addition of Oxygen)

NCERT ACTIVITY
(AASAN BHASHA MEI)
Oxidation of copper to copper oxide

Chalo Ab Ise AASAN BHASHA MEI Samajhte hai :

Take about 1 gram of copper powder in a china dish. It is redbrown in colour.

Heat the china dish strongly over a burner (see Figure 55).

A black substance is formed. This black substance is copper oxide

5. REDUCTION:
A substance (on the reactant side) is said to be reduced if Oxygen is removed
OR
Hydrogen is added to it after the reaction and the process is called reduction.
Eg:- H2 + F2 ⟶ HF (Here F2 is reduced due to addition of hydrogen)
 6. REDOX REACTION:
Reaction in which oxidation and reduction both take place simultaneously.
Also,
In a redox reaction substance getting oxidised is called a Reducing agent.
And, the substance getting reduced is called an Oxidising agent.

Here, MnO2 is reduced to MnCl2 (removal of oxygen)

HCl is oxidised to Cl2 (removal of Hydrogen)
MnO2 is an oxidising agent.
HCl is a reducing agent.

ZnO is reduced to Zn (removal of oxygen)

C is oxidised to CO (addition of oxygen)
ZnO is an oxidising agent
C is a reducing agent.

EFFECTS OF OXIDATION
1. CORROSION : जंग लगा लोहे में.
When a metal is attacked by substances around it such as moisture acid, air, water, etc.
It is said to corrode & this process is called corrosion.
Eg:- Rusting of metal, blackening of silver, green coating on copper. It causes damage to
bridges, iron railing, ships, car bodies and all objects made of metals (specially those
which are made up of iron)

2. RANCIDITY:
Oxidation of fat and oils in the food items result in a change in the taste and smell. We
say those food items are rancid and the process is called rancidity.

METHODS TO PREVENT RANCIDITY:-

Packing of food items like potato wafers etc. in packets containing nitrogen gas
instead of air. (eg - packed chips)
Avoid keeping the cooked food and food materials in direct sunlight.
Keeping food materials in air-tight containers.
Refrigeration of cooked food.
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Ans-A

Ans-C

Ans- C

A is False but R is true

 PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTIONS
(Converted into MCQ format)

1.What change in the colour of iron nails and copper sulphate

solution you observe after keeping the iron nails dipped in copper
sulphate solution for about 30 minutes? (2010,1M)
A. Pinkish B. Brownish
C. Reddish D. Blackish

2.Why respiration is considered as Exothermic reaction? (2008,2017,1M)

A. Because power is released during respiration
B. Because oxygen is taken in during respiration
C. Because energy is released during respiration.
D. Because energy is consumed during respiration.

3.Name a reducing agent that may be used to obtain manganese

from manganese dioxide. (2009,1M)
A. HCL B. HNO3
C. NaCl D. Fe

4.Balance the following reaction:

Fe(s) + H20(g)-› Fe304(s) + H2(g) (1M, 2008)
A. 2Fe(s) + 4H20(I)-› 3Fe304(s) + 4H2(g)
B. Fe(s) + 4H20(I)-› 4Fe304(s) + 4H2(g)
C. 3Fe(s) + 4H20(I)-› Fe304(s) + 4H2(g)
D. None of the above

5.Balance the following reaction:

Pb(N03)2 (s)--> Pb0(s) + NO2 (g) + 02 (g) (1M, 2009)
A. 2Pb(N03)2 (s) --> 2PbO(s) + 4N02(g) + 02(g)
B. Pb(N03)2 (s) --> 2PbO(s) + 4N02(g) + 02(g)
C. 2Pb(N03)2 (s) --> 2PbO(s) + 3N02(g) + 02(g)
D. None of the above

6.What are the products formed on strongly heating ferrous sulphate

crystals. What type of chemical reaction occurs in this change?(2009,1M)
A. Ferric Dioxide, Sulphur Dioxide and Sulphur Trioxide
B. Ferric Oxide, Sulphur Dioxide and Sulphur Trioxide
C. Ferric Oxide, Sulphur Dioxide and Sulphur oxide
D. Ferric Oxide, Sulphur Dioxide and Ferrous sulphate
7.What is the colour of ferrous sulphate crystals? (2009,1M)
A. White B. Red
C. Yellow D. Green

8.Calcium Oxide reacts vigorously with water to produce slaked lime.

Ca0 + H20 --> Ca(OH)2
This reaction can be classified as: (1M, 2010)
(A) Combination Reaction (B) Exothermic Reaction
(C) Endothermic Reaction (D) Oxidation Reaction
Which of the following is the correct option:
(a) (A) and (C) (b) (C) and (D)
(c) (A), (C) and (D) (d) (A) and (B)

9.When hydrogen sulphide gas is passed through a blue solution of

copper sulphate, a black precipitate of copper sulphide is obtained
and the sulphuric acid so formed remains in the solution. The reaction
is an example of : (1M, 2010)
A. Combination Reaction
B. Displacement Reaction
C. Decomposition Reaction
D. Double Displacement Reaction

10.In a double displacement reaction such as the reaction between

sodium sulphate solution and barium chloride solution: (1M,2020)
(A) exchange of atoms takes place (C) exchange of ions takes
place
(B) a precipitate is produced (D) an insoluble salt is
produced

The correct option is:

(a). (B) and (D) (b). (A) and (C)
(c). only (B) (d). (B), (C) and (D)

11.Photosynthesis is ? (20011,1M)
A. Endothermic B.Exothermic
C. Both A and B D.None of the above
12.Copper vessels loose shine when exposed to air due to which
reaction? (1M, 2017)
A. 2Cu + 02- › Cu2O
› CuO
B. Cu + 02-
C. 2Cu + 02-› 2CuO
D. None of the above

13.State the type of chemical reaction used for the extraction of

metals from their naturally occurring chlorides or oxides (2011,1M)
A. Endothermic Reaction B.Exothermic Reaction
C. Electrolytic Reduction D.None of the above

14.Silver articles become black after sometime when exposed to air

due to which reaction? (2011,1M)
A. Ag (S) + H2S( g)-› AgS2(s) + H2(g)
B. Ag (S) + H2S( g)-› Ag2S(s) + H2(g)
C. Ag (S) + H2S( g)-› Ag2S(s) + H(g)
D. None of the above

15.Mention the Colour of FeSO4.7H2O crystals. (2012)

A. blue-red B.blue-green
C. black-green D.None of the above

16.Balanced chemical equation for the change of colour of

→
FeSO4.7H2O upon heating . (2012)

→
A. 2FeSO4(s) Fe2O3(s)+SO2(g)+SO3(g)

→
B. FeSO4(s) Fe2O3(s)+SO2(g)+H2SO4(g)
C. 2FeSO4(s) Fe2O3(s)+SO2(g)+SO3(g)+H2O(l)
D. None of the above

17.What happens when an aqueous solution of sodium sulphate reacts

with an aqueous solution of barium chloride? (2010)
A. Na2SO4(aq) + BaCl(aq)-->BaSO4(s) + 2NaCI(aq)
B. Na2SO4(aq) + BaCl2(aq)-->BaSO4(s) + 2NaCI(aq)
C. Na2SO4(aq) + Ba2Cl(aq)-->BaSO4(s) + 2NaCI(aq)
D. None of the above

18.On heating 2g of lead nitrate powder in a boiling tube, emission of

brown fumes of nitrogen dioxide is observed, this is an example of
which type of reaction? (2008)
A. Electrolysis B.Displacement
C. Decomposition D.None of the above
19.A silver article generally turns black when kept in the open for a few
days.Name the black substance formed and the chemical reaction
involved. (2008)
A. Hydrogen Sulphide, Ag+H2S - › Ag2S+H2S
B. Silver sulphide,Ag+H2S - › Ag2S+H2
C.Hydrogen, Ag+H2S - › Ag2S+H2
D.Silver sulphide, Ag+H2S -› AgS2+H2

20.Zinc reacts with silver nitrate to produce zinc nitrate and silver. Give
the chemical reaction and its type. (2019)
A. Zn(s) + 2AgNO2(s)- › Zn(NO3)2 + 2Ag, Decomposition Reaction
B. Zn(s) + 2AgNO3(s)-› Zn(NO3)2 + 2Ag, Displacement Reaction
C.Zn(s) + AgNO3(s)-› Zn(NO3)2 + Ag, Displacement Reaction
D.Zn(s) + 2AgNO3(s)-› Zn(NO3)2 + 2Ag, Decomposition Reaction

21.Potassium iodide reacts with lead nitrate to produce potassium

nitrate and lead iodide. (2019)
A. Pb(N03)2 + 2KI -> Pbl2 + 2KN03, Decomposition Reaction
B. Pb(N03)2 + 2KI -> Pb2l + 2KN03, Double Displacement Reaction
C.Pb(N03)2 + 2KI -> Pbl2 + 2KN03, Double Displacement Reaction
D.None of the mentioned

22.No chemical reaction takes place when granules of a solid, A,

are mixed with the powder of another solid, B. However, when the
mixture is heated, a reaction takes place between its components.
One of the products, C, is a metal and settles down in the molten state
while the other product, D floats over it. It was observed that the
reaction is highly exothermic. (2010)

(i) Based on the given information make an assumption about A and B

and write a chemical equation for the chemical reaction indicating the
conditions of reaction, physical state of reactants and products and
thermal status of reaction.
A.Fe203(s) + 2AI(s)-+ + 2Fe(l) + Al203(s) + Heat
B.Fe203(s) + 2AI(s)-+ + 2Fe(l) + Al203(s) + Heat
C.Fe203(l) + 2AI(s)-+ + 2Fe(l) + Al203(s) + Heat
D.Fe203(s) + 2AI(s)-+ + 2Fe(s) + Al203(s) + Heat
(ii) Type of reaction under which above chemical reaction can be
classified?
A. Displacement B.Oxidation-Reduction
C. Redox Reaction D.All of the above
23.When copper residue is formed on the dish due to the formation of
copper (I) oxide. This phenomenon is known as (2020)
A. Surface Decomposition B.Surface Reduction
C. Surface Oxidation. D.All of the above

24.Chemical reaction involved in white washing? (2020)

A. Ca0 + H20-› Ca2(OH) , Ca(OH)2 + CO2 -> CaCO3 + H20
B. Ca0 + H20-› Ca(OH)2 , Ca(OH)2 + CO2 -> CaCO3 + H20
C.Ca0 + H20-› Ca(OH)2 , Ca(OH)2 + CO2 -> CaCO3 + H20
D.None of the mentioned

25.Chemical reaction involved in Black and white photography ?(2020)

A. 2AgCl (sunlight) --> 2Ag + Cl2
B. 2AgBr (sunlight) --> 2Ag + Br2
C.Both A and B
D.None of the mentioned

26.Define a chemical reaction. State four observations which help

us to determine that a chemical reaction has taken place. Write one
example of each observation with a balanced chemical equation.
Answer- The process in which new substances with new properties are
formed by the rearrangement of atoms is known as a chemical
reaction. (2017,5M)
Change in
(i) Colour eg: Fe + CuSO4 (blue) ⟶ FeSO4 (Blue Green) + Cu
(ii) Temperature eg: CaO + H2O ⟶ Ca(OH)2 + Heat
(iii) State eg: H2(g) + O2(g) ⟶ H2O(l)
Evolution of gas: eg: Zn(s) + H2SO4 (aq) ⟶ ZnSO4(aq)+H2(g)
Formation of precipitate:
eg: Pb(NO3)2 (aq) + KI (aq) ⟶ PbI2(s) + KNO3(aq)
(yellow solid ppt)

27.Identify the type of chemical reaction in the following

statements and define each of them: (2016,5M)
(i) Digestion of food in our body
(ii) Rusting of Iron
(iii) Heating of manganese dioxide with aluminium powder
(iv) Blue colour of copper sulphate solution disappears when iron
filings are added to it
(v) Dil. HCl acid is added to sodium hydroxide solution to form sodium
chloride and water.
Answer: The chemical reactions in the statement are :
(i) Decomposition Reaction Carbohydrates are broken down to form
glucose as by-product.
(ii) Oxidation Reaction-When an iron object is left in moist air for a few
days or week, it gets a layer of a red-brown flaky substance called
rust.
(iii) Displacement reaction In this More reactive metal displaces less
reactive metal from its salt solution.
(iv)Displacement reaction In this More reactive metal displaces less
reactive metal from its salt solution.
(v)Double displacement reaction In this reaction, two compounds
react by an exchange of ions to form two new compounds.

28.(A) Balance The Chemical Equation: (2016,5M)

(i) NaOH + H2S04- › Na2So4 + H20
(ii) PbO + C- › Pb + CO2
(iii) Fe203 + AI-› AI203 + Fe + Heat
(B) Write The Balanced Chemical Equation For The Following Reaction:
(I) Barium Chloride + Potassium Sulphate- › Barium Sulphate.
(li) Zinc + Silver Nitrate -> Zinc Nitrate + Silver.
Answer: (A)
(i) 2NaOH + H2S04 - › Na2SO4+ 2H20
(ii) 2PbO + C -> 2Pb + CO2
(iii) Fe203 + 2AI -> Al203 + 2Fe + Heat
(B)
(i) BaCl2 + K2SO -> BaSO4 + 2KCL
(ii) Zn + 2AgNO3 -> Zn(NO3)2 + 2Ag

29. (A)Illustrate An Activity, To Show That A Change In The State Of

Matter And Change In Temperature Take Place During A Chemical
Reaction.
(B) Write Balanced Chemical Equation For The Following Reaction:
(I) Natural Gas Burns And Combines With Oxygen To
Produce Carbon Dioxide And Water.
(li) Ferrous Sulphate Crystals On Heating Break Up Into Ferric Oxide,
Sulphur Dioxide And SulphurTrioxide. (5M, 2015)
Answer -
(A) Take about 5kg of quicklime in a beaker and add to it about
50 ml of water. A brisk reaction takes place and a lot of heat is
evolved.
+ CaO(s) + H20(l)- › Ca(OH)2(aq) + Heat
Quick lime is a white solid but after the reaction, calcium hydroxide is
formed which is soluble in water and a clear solution is obtained.
Thus, there has been a change in state of matter and change in
temperature.

(B)
(i) CH4 + 202- › CO2 + 2H20
(ii) 2FeSo4.7H200 (heat ) Fe203 + SO2 + SO3 + 14H20

PYQ MCQ ANSWERS:

1. B
2. C
3. A
4. C
5. A
6. B
7. A
8. D
9. D
10. D
11. A
12. C
13. C
14. B
15. B
16. A
17. B
18. C
19. B
20. B
21. C
22. i- A ii- D
23. C
24. C
25. C